Priesthood Duties

The Lord has said that every priesthood holder should “learn his duty” and “act … in all diligence” (D&C 107:99). This section will
help you learn and fulfill your duties as a teacher, which are outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 20:53–59; 84:111 and which include all the duties of a deacon. Your duties can be
organized into three groups:

Teachers assist the bishop in “administering … temporal things” (D&C 107:68). This may
include gathering fast offerings, caring for the poor and needy, caring for the meetinghouse and
grounds, serving as a messenger for the bishop in Church meetings, and fulfilling other assignments
from the quorum president.

Teachers are to “watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them” (D&C 20:53). One way to do
this is by serving as a home teacher. Teachers also “see that there is no iniquity in the church,
neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking; and see that the
church meet together often” (D&C 20:54–55). This responsibility includes being a peacemaker, being an example of
moral integrity and uprightness, and inviting others to attend church.

They continue to “warn, expound, exhort, and teach, and invite all to come unto
Christ” (D&C 20:59). This
includes setting a good example, fellowshipping quorum members and others, speaking in Church
meetings, sharing the gospel, and bearing testimony.